M1 J29: Major delays after lorry crashes on M1 south at Chesterfield, delays to Sheffield
Highways bosses say there are delays of 50 minutes after a collision this morning, near junction 29 of the M1.
Tailbacks had extended to Sheffield according to the AA.
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National Highways said earlier this morning: “The #M1 south between J29a (Duckmanton) and J29 (Heath) has two lanes (of four) closed due to a collision involving a HGV.
“Recovery is on scene. There are delays of 50 minutes with five miles of congestion on approach to the closures.”
The AA described congestion to Woodall Services.
Update: National Highways now say the lorry has been cleared but added 50 minute delays remained and would take time to clear.
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